But fans of the popular longtime downtown Grand Blanc eatery will have to find someplace else to eat for two weeks next month while renovations are underway.

"It's going to be a whole new look, but we're going to take a lot of the old and mix it in with the new," said Joe Abbott, general manager.

As part of the renovations, the restaurant will get new tables and chairs, paint, roof repairs, an expanded kitchen and its original wood floor. It'll also get a new sign and return back to its Little Joe's Tavern name.

Abbott said the renovations have been a plan on paper for a couple years, and he's excited to finally start the project.

The restaurant will be closed from July 7 to July 22 for the construction.

Abbot said he hopes the renovations won't take longer than two weeks and said they wanted it to be finished in time for the Back to the Bricks festivities. The multi-day event is a popular time for the restaurant, he said, and has filled the void that was left from the Buick Open.

Abbott said he's been tightlipped about the renovations hoping the new facelift will interest customers.

"We want people to be surprised when they walk in," he said.

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